HB799

Allow property owners to vote in voted levy elections

Failed·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Allows property owners to vote in mill levy elections in Montana.

Montana HB799 revises laws related to qualified electors in mill levy elections, allowing owners of property within the taxing jurisdiction to vote, regardless of residency. The bill amends Section 15-10-425 of the Montana Code Annotated to include property owners as qualified electors. The bill also outlines the process for conducting such elections, including requirements for the ballot and notice. Owners of property must present proof of tax payment to vote.

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Roll Call Votes

(H) Taxation--To Table

16 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 28, 2025

8:00 AM

House Taxation Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 28, 2025

House

(H) Tabled in Committee (H) Taxation